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Emerging Bulgaria 2004 Launches Regular Editions

The first edition of Emerging Bulgaria 2004, published by Oxford Business Group, landed on Bulgarian book market on Thursday. The 200-page annual publication is prepared by a team of six international analysts who dwelt on all aspects of the Bulgarian ec

Business | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 767

Lufthansa Eyes Joint Flights with Bulgaria Air

Lufthansa ponders over a proposal to Bulgaria Air for joint flights to Frankfurt, Dieter Grosse, Lufthansa regional manager for Bulgaria, said on Thursday. As Bulgaria Air has no early flight at that destination, Lufthansa is set to negotiate a common tic

Business | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1017

Electricity Price to Hinge on Bulgaria's Inflation

Electricity prices in Bulgaria will hinge on the inflation index fluctuations, the new Regulation on Electricity Prices envisages, as approved on Thursday by the Cabinet. The new normative act comes to introduce rules to the energy market in Bulgaria, wh

Business | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 675

Business Council Formed with Sofia Municipality

Special Business Council was formed with Sofia Municipality on Thursday. The Council's regulations, tasks and organization were voted at a meeting February 12.

Business | February 12, 2004, Thursday // 00:00 | Viewed: 654

Bulgaria Lifts Newcastle Disease Ban on US Poultry

Bulgaria lifted the ban on imports and transit of live poultry from five US states, including California, Nevada, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.

Business | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 748

Bulgaria Auctions State Securities with Floating Interest Rate

Bulgaria will auction state securities with a floating rate of interest via the Central Bank as of February 16, breaking a seven-year deadlock. The Finance Ministry explained that the move aims to develop the secondary market of state securities and come

Business | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 695

Turkey Suspends Electricity Supplies from Bulgaria

Turkey has stopped purchasing electricity from Bulgaria, because Bulgaria failed to give the tenders of highway and dam construction to Turkish contractors although it was mentioned in the contract, Turkey's Energy and Natural Resources Minister Hilmi Gul

Business | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 803

Bulgaria "Should Boost Infrastructure Projects"

It is very important for Bulgaria to work for the development of the international infrastructure projects it is involved in, Stability Pact Special Coordinator Erhard Busek said on Wednesday. He pointed out the project for the construction of a second br

Business | February 11, 2004, Wednesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 949

Bulgaria Signed 6 EU Financial Memoranda Worth EUR 118 M

Six financial memoranda were signed on Tuesday by Bulgaria's Finance Minister Milen Velchev and EU Commission Delegation to Bulgaria Chief Dimitris Kurkulas.

Business | February 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 987

Viva Ventures "Rakes in BGN 55 M" with Bulgaria's Telco Acquisition

Viva Ventures, which was invited to sign the contract for the sale of 65% stake in Bulgaria's dominant telecom carrier BTC by February 20, will cash in a total of BGN 55 M should the dividend be collected by the new owner alone, 24 Hours Daily reported, c

Business | February 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1005

Bulyard, Navigation Maritime Bulgare Agreement Eyes Challenge

The agreement between Bulyard and Navigation Maritime Bulgare hit last week about the guarantee presented on the deal eyes challenging by a group of Varna-elected deputies from the ruling parliamentary majority, PARI Daily informed on Tuesday. The main o

Business | February 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 644

Tour Operators: Bulgarians Travel for the Olympics At a Price

Tickets and hotel accommodation at quite a price in the Greek capital put higher barriers to Bulgarians willing to watch the games live. According to Bulgarian tour operators, the prices set for Bulgarian visitors are considerably higher than those fixed

Business | February 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 806

Bulgarians Among Top Tourists in Turkey

Bulgaria followed Germany as the top ranked countries with highest number of tourists visiting Turkey in 2003, Culture and Tourism Ministry announced on Monday, cited by the Turkish Anadolu agency. Germany was ranked the first among the countries with hi

Business | February 10, 2004, Tuesday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1129

Bulgaria Auctions 7-Year Treasury Bonds

The Bulgarian Central Bank organized an auction for part of the seven-year treasury bonds, numbered BG 20 401 04 213/11.02.

Business | February 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 752

Bulgaria Breaks up with Russia's RSK over MiG-29 Upgrade

The contract with Russia's RSK MiG for the upgrade of Bulgaria's MiG-29 fighter aircraft might be terminated by the end of the week, Bulgaria's Defence Minister Nikolay Svinarov announced on February 9.

Business | February 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 897

Jordan Seeks New Agriculture Markets, Eyes Bulgaria

Jordan's Ministry of Agriculture will start working towards opening new markets in the region for the country's agricultural produce, Jordan Times reported, citing a senior official. According to Minister of Agriculture Nasser the Kingdom has its eye on E

Business | February 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 1130

Iran Seeks Expanded Economic Cooperation with Bulgaria

Iran and Bulgaria should expand their cooperation in the fields of trade, economy and further building of gas pipes to Europe, Iranian Foreign Minister Kamal Kharazi said Sunday in Tehran.

Business | February 9, 2004, Monday // 00:00 | Viewed: 653

Bulgarian Honey Industry to Introduce Quality Sign

A special sign for quality of honey and honey-made products is going to be introduced till the middle of 2004, Bulgarian Apiculture Association Chief Stefan Stefanov announced at the end of the 2nd specialized international expo Apiculture 2004, held in t

Business | February 8, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 733

Viva Ventures Eyes Also Third Bulgarian Mobile Operator

A license for a third mobile operator in Bulgaria may be granted to Viva Ventures, the buyer of Bulgaria's telecom BTC, if they apply for such, Transport Minister Nikolay Vassilev announced during his visit in the town of Ihtiman on Saturday. If that opt

Business | February 8, 2004, Sunday // 00:00 | Viewed: 949

Russian Investments in Bulgaria Total at USD 500 M

Russian investments in Bulgaria for a period of 11 years- 1992 to 2003- amounted to BGN 500 M, Vladimir Klimanov, press secretary of the Russian Embassy in Sofia told local Darik radio. He pointed out that LUKoil Neftochim Bulgaria has a major part in th

Business | February 7, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 752

Bulgaria Flag Carrier to Open Flights to Prague, Milan

Bulgaria's flag carrier Bulgaria Air will start flying to Prague and Milan, Bulgaria's Transport Minister Nikolay Vassilev announced.

Business | February 7, 2004, Saturday // 00:00 | Viewed: 863
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